An emergency interface system for an autopilot system
OwnerGeoffrey BONDinventor
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Abstract
An emergency interface system for an autopilot system has an actuator mechanically interfacing an actuator switch, the actuator throwing the actuator switch when operated. The actuator switch has an actuator output connected to an input of an electrical latch, the latch having an activation output. The activation output interfaces an autopilot system, wherein the latch latches the activation output when the actuator output changes.
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An emergency interface system for an autopilot system, the emergency interface system comprising an actuator mechanically interfacing an actuator switch, the actuator throwing the actuator switch when operated, the actuator switch having an actuator output connected to an input of an electrical latch, the latch having an activation output, the activation output interfacing an autopilot system, wherein the latch latches the activation output when the actuator output changes, wherein the actuator comprises a foot lever which is frangible to break upon activation.
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